Conscious Classroom Management : Unlocking the Secrets of Great Teaching

by Smith, Rick; Hermansen, Tom

• ISBN13: 9780979635502
• ISBN10: 0979635500
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-13
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

"[This] book takes a magnifying glass to great teaching, revealing the key assumptions that allow teachers to organize their teaching and discipline students in ways that invite student cooperation." -From the Foreword by Spence Rogers, Founder and Director Peak Learning Systems "Rick Smith peeks behind the invisible veil of good teaching to discover numerous enlightening classical concepts and techniques that all teachers can use to become better at their craft." -Rick Curwin Author, Discipline with Dignity "Rick Smith has the power to engage any learner. His deep understanding of how we learn, his highly nuanced, empathetic humor, and his gentle regard for fellow learners of any age combine to provide the reader with 'aha after aha.'" -Bea Warner, Staff Development Director Escondido, CA Make your job easier! Find out what really works for effective classroom management and reap the benefits of engaged and productive students! Conscious Classroom Management is a delightfully rich text that incorporates meaningful stories, insights, humor, and invaluable strategies for what really works in the classroom. And while classroom management is the primary factor behind how successful teachers can achieve sustained student learning, this wonderful text also addresses the human elements of teaching, focusing on three primary subjects: the students, the teacher, and the relationship between the two. Comprehensive and practical, Conscious Classroom Management helps teachers to: Eliminate power struggles with your most challenging students Discover how holding your ground can help students cooperate Uncover your teacher presence while reducing stress Create lessons that help students remain focused, eager, and willing to learn Appreciate your craft at a deeper level Think ahead and prepare to teach Energize and invigorate how you mentor and train other teachers For the novice, first-year teacher to the veteran, classroom-tested teacher, classroom management is the most critical factor for sustained student learning. And eliminating the cycle of student misbehavior is the cornerstone for effective classroom management. This reference transcends every level of preparation and provides new and experienced teachers with the practical and comprehensive strategies necessary to get the most out of every student. Written in an easy-to-read and humorous, conversational style, this resource is indispensable for new teacher induction or regular staff development.

Table of Contents

Foreword - Spence Rogers

Acknowledgments

Introduction How to Use This Book

Foundation - Who We Are

Assume the Best Teachers Teach Procedures and Behavior

Students Want to Learn Content

Students Want to Learn Behavior

Inner Authority

The Inner Authority

Continuum When and How to Apologize Growing in Inner Authority

Ask for Help Characteristics of a Good Teacher

Countering Isolation Strategies

Got Stress?

The Biggest Source of Teacher Stress

Our Infinite Job Description Find What Works

Taking Care of Ourselves

Prevention - What We Do Proactively

Holding Our Ground

The Firm and Soft Paradox Saying "No"

Don't Over-explain Characteristics of an Effective "No"

Ambiguous Characteristics of "No" Anger vs. Reactivity

Positive Connections

The Ingredients - Caring

The Recipe Avoiding Pitfalls

Teaching Procedures

Procedures Are the Railroad Tracks - Content Is the Train

What Procedures Do We Need?

How Do I Teach Procedures Things to Do

Consistency Other Consistency Keys

Getting Ready What to Do Before School

Starts Before-School Checklist

Starting School What to Do First

Lesson Design

The Big Picture Starting the Lesson

The Lesson Itself Closure

Intervention - What We Do in Response

Rules and Consequences

Principles Rules Consequences - Five Key Assumptions

The Nuts and Bolts of Consequences

Breaking the Cycle of Student Misbehavior Assumptions

That Make a Difference Five Keys for Permanent

Change Tips for Temporary Change

Putting It All Together - Final Thoughts Classroom Management

The Big Picture Teaching and Learning

The Big Picture Our Own Lives

The Really Big Picture

Index

About the Author

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